Traffic Update

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Current Incidents

congestion

M61M61 SamlesburyCongestionLocation : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. M60M60 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42M42 SolihullCongestionLocation : The M42 southbound at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 FarnboroughCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. M27M27 West EndCongestionLocation : The M27 westbound entry slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. M2M2 SittingbourneCongestionLocation : The M2 eastbound between junctions J5and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 HavershamCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J15and J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic. A64A64 TadcasterCongestionLocation : The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A659 Tadcaster West and the A659 Tadcaster East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the A59and the M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 July 2025. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter North and the A518 Uttoxeter East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A5183and the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A465and the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 July 2025. A47A47 WisbechCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A141and the A1101 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 westbound exit slip to the A5076 Northampton East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A5and the A413 Silverstone. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 MarlowCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound between the junctions with the A4130and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A40A40 LeighCongestionLocation : The A40 westbound at the junction with the A417 north od Gloucester. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 July 2025. A4A4 AvonmouthCongestionLocation : The A4 eastbound between the junctions with the M4and the A4167 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 PlymouthCongestionLocation : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A388and the A3064 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the A27and the junction with the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35A35 BeaminsterCongestionLocation : The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A37and the A3066 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. A31A31 Saint IvesCongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the A338 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 July 2025. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 12 July 2025. A3A3 WokingCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the A247and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ArundelCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the A280and the junction with the A284 Arundel East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. A21A21 Tunbridge WellsCongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A228and the A262 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A2A2 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A2018and the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 JarrowCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A194and the A185 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 July 2025. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J55 Copdock and J56 Ipswich Docks. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A11A11 ChippenhamCongestionLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A14and the A1065 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 PontefractCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the M62and the A639 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 July 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M48M48 AustM48 : Eastbound : Severn Bridge : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 16/07/25-18/07/25 2000-0600 :Description: M48 : Eastbound : Severn Bridge : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 16/07/25-18/07/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/07/2025 20:00 , End Date:18/07/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/07/2025 10:55 M4M4 BassalegM4 : Eastbound : J28 Tredegar Park to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J28 Tredegar Park to J26 Malpas : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 12/07/2025 10:46 , Expected end time:12/07/2025 14:45, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/07/2025 10:46 A487A487 Penrhyn DeudraethA487 : Both directions : Penrhyndeudraeth to Minffordd : Electrical work : Temporary traffic lights : Delays 01/07/25-15/07/25 0600-2000 :Description: A487 : Both directions : Penrhyndeudraeth to Minffordd : Electrical work : Temporary traffic lights : Delays 01/07/25-15/07/25 0600-2000 :, Start time: 01/07/2025 6:00 , End Date:15/07/2025 20:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 07/07/2025 9:35

no delay

M25M25 Waltham AbbeyBroken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J26and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M11M11 CambridgeBroken down vehicleLocation : The M11 southbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A20A20 FolkestoneBroken down vehicleLocation : The A20 westbound. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:45 and 12:00 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M56M56 CheadleRoad WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 for A34. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 12 July 2025 to 14 July 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 August 2025 to 4 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed. M40M40 BeaconsfieldAccidentLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J1Aand J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:30 and 11:45 on 12 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 12 July 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:14 am. Well folks, it's time for your daily dose of traffic updates! Let's dive right in.In Cardiff, we've got slow moving traffic on the A470 Northbound near the Gabalfa Interchange. So make sure to pack some extra patience if you're heading that way.Over in Manchester, there are reports of congestion on the M60 anti-clockwise between J17 and J12. Looks like it's going to be a bit of a crawl through there, folks.Heading down south to London, we're seeing heavy traffic on the A4 in both directions around the Chiswick Roundabout. Seems like everyone's in a rush today!And for all you drivers in Birmingham, watch out for delays on the M6 Southbound near J6. Looks like things are moving slower than my morning coffee.And that's a wrap for your traffic updates today, folks. Stay safe out there on the roads and remember, it's better to be late than never! Drive carefully, and I'll catch you all tomorrow with more traffic news.


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